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RX03 MTE

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,816 mi
Last recorded200,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MTE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 200,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum

Pass 19 Feb 2018 192,132 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level below minimum

Pass 17 Feb 2017 182,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil level on minimum

Fail 17 Feb 2017 182,238 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Mar 2016 172,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 172,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,953 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 150,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n-s-r tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,924 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,729 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RX03 MTE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX03 MTE registered?

RX03 MTE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is RX03 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 MTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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